Police log - Jan. 3, 2014

The police log was supplied by the Washington County Communications Center.

An arrest is merely an accusation. All suspects should be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Total — 21

Treatment — 1

Male section — 16

Female section — 1

Work release — 0

Holding — 1

Special needs – 0

Contract inmates — 2

Arrests

Tracy Milford, 37, of Washington, was arrested Thursday night in the 4500 block of Melrose Avenue in Iowa City for fifth-degree theft.

Traffic accidents

A traffic accident was reported Thursday morning at Second Street and Ninth Avenue in Wellman. Officers responded. Information was exchanged.

Traffic other

A vehicle was reported parked in a no parking zone Thursday afternoon in the 300 block of West Third Street in Washington. Officers issued a citation.

An improperly parked vehicle was reported Thursday night in the 1600 block of North Sixth Avenue in Washington. Officers were unable to locate the registered owner.

Fire calls

A caller in the 300 block of North C Avenue in Washington reported Thursday morning smelling gas in the residence. The caller also believed there were suspicious subjects across the street. Officers and Alliant responded. No trace of gas odor or anyone near the residence.

A smoke detector was reported going off Thursday evening in the 100 block of West Third Street in Riverside. Riverside Fire Department responded. The sound was coming from a carbon monoxide detector.

All other thefts

A possible stolen vehicle was reported Thursday evening in the 100 block of East Washington Street in Washington. Officers located the vehicle. Unfounded.

Weapons violation

Hunters were reported shooting Thursday morning in the 3300 block of 170th Street in Riverside and had picked up two pheasants within 100 yards of the caller’s residence. Officers were unable to locate.

Disorderly conduct

A truant student was reported out of control Thursday afternoon in the 300 block of East Van Buren Street in Washington. Officers responded. The student went to school.

Suspicious activity

A caller in the 300 block of East Washington Street in Washington reported Wednesday afternoon that someone was opening bags left outside the donation area. Officers located the subject and told him that if it happened again he would be arrested.

A caller in the 300 block of North C Avenue in Washington reported Thursday morning suspicious activity with her phone. Officers responded.

Welfare check

A welfare check was requested Tuesday afternoon in the 30 block of Maple Avenue in Washington.